Chief Attorney

Overview

MPD has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties.

Join our dynamic team and a part of MPD's commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit : www.mpdlaw.com

Position

MPD is currently searching for a Chief Attorney to join our Washington County Office. The Chief Attorney is a management position that represents MPD in policy and operation discussions with the court and DA's office regarding cases and related issues. This position manages a team of 6-10 attorneys with caseloads. This position mentors and trains all team members on a continuing basis including staffing cases, trial observations, regular check ins, and other related supervision. In addition to the management and policy responsibilities, the Chief Attorney will also handle 0.5 misdemeanor or felony caseload depending on team. This Chief Attorney receives general supervision from the Multnomah County Director.

This position pays $128,865.00 - $172,450.00 per year . Staff is an at-will employee. This is a full-time exempt (not eligible for overtime) position. In addition to compensation, MPD also offers :

• Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental (choice of PPO Standard or PPO Enhanced) and Vision – 100% employer paid for employee only coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life, STD, LTD and AD&D – 100% employer paid
• 401(K) – MPD will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of service
• PTO – 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase up to 120 hours starting at 24 months
• 10 paid holidays + 2 personal equity days
• 4 Mental Health Days per year
• Sick Leave – 48 hours upon hire and accrue 8 hours monthly after the completion of 6 months

Position Qualifications

Position Preferences

Work Environment

Application Process

Diversity and Inclusion : At MPD, we do not just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for all our staff.

MPD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act : We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources in advance to request assistance.

J-18808-Ljbffr